CVE-2024-40748
CVE-2024-40748 is a high-severity vulnerability in Joomla Joomla! with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-38817
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Joomla Joomla!
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Lack of output escaping in the id attribute of menu lists.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-40748?
- Lack of output escaping in the id attribute of menu lists.
- How severe is CVE-2024-40748?
- CVE-2024-40748 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2024-40748 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-40748?
- CVE-2024-40748 primarily affects Joomla Joomla!. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-40748?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2024-40748 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-40748 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38817.
- When was CVE-2024-40748 published?
- CVE-2024-40748 was published on 2025-01-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:*:*:*:*:elts:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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